Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Welcome to Farm to Fork: The Innovators, the podcast where decades of industry expertise meet the future of the food supply chain. I'm David Maloni, your host, and with over 40 years in the food production, distribution, and operations sectors, I've seen the industry evolve. But now, it's time to push the boundaries of innovation further.
Every other week, join me as I sit down with pioneers from the past, the game-changers of today, and the visionaries shaping the future of our field. Together, we'll explore new ideas, technologies, and strategies that can revolutionize how we farm, produce, move, and serve food to the world.
I invite you, our listeners, to be a part of this journey. If you know someone or have a topic in mind that aligns with our mission, please reach out. Your input matters, and it could be the spark that ignites the next big breakthrough in the food supply chain.
For more insights and to connect with my consultancy, visit www.DatumFS.com. Thank you for tuning in. Together, let's drive innovation and transform the way we nourish our communities
Farm to Fork: The Innovators with David Maloni
Serving Up Supply Chain Wisdom with David Cox
Hi folks. In this episode of Farm to Fork: The Innovators, we've got a true industry legend, David Cox, joining us. With an impressive career, including roles like VP of Purchasing & Supply Management at Darden Restaurants and President of ARCOP, Inc. (Arby's Supply Chain Cooperative), David brings a wealth of experience to the table.
David takes us on a journey through the Food Supply Chain industry. We discuss the art of building strong relationships with suppliers and distributors, valuable advice for newcomers to the field, the rising trend of transparency in the supply chain, and much more.
Connect with the Host:
David Maloni’s LinkedIn
Connect with our Guest:
David Cox’s LinkedIn
Email: cox.david.d@icloud.com
Connect with Datum FS:
https://datumfs.com/
Timestamps:
01:05 - Introduction to today’s podcast
04:25 - David Cox's Journey in Food Service and Supply Chain
10:07 - The Crucial Role of Relationships in the Food Supply Chain Industry
14:40 - How to build strong relationships with Suppliers and Distributors
19:59 - Navigating the Path towards the growing Supply Chain Transparency
25:33 - Advice for new Suppliers and Distributors just entering the industry
28:46 - Guiding the Next Generation: The Role of Mentorship in Supply Chain Evolution
33:32 - The rise of Female Leadership in the Supply Chain Industry
36:58 - David Cox’s plans for the future
39:44 - Wrapping it up
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